With 430 games in the book, Scott Pendlebury's 431st was one of his best in a classic Anzac Day performance.
Pendlebury amassed a career-high disposal count with 43 touches, two goals, two goal assists and an incredible 19 score involvements in a 77-point belting of Essendon.
The 38-year-old breezed past Nick Daicos (42 disposals and four behinds) and Jordan De Goey (three goals and 18 disposals) to claim the Anzac Day Medal for a record fourth time in his 19th Anzac Day game.
Speaking on the Seven broadcast after the final siren, Pendlebury remained humble as ever.
"I was saying to Jordy (De Goey) it was one of those days that even when you don't want the ball it still somehow finds a way to get towards you," he said.
"What was more pleasing today was our ability to turn our defence into attack. We have been able to defend really well, but we haven't been able to attack so it was nice to get a really good mix of both and I think we had multiple goal scorers and heaps of opportunities.
"(All Anzac Day matches) are all amazing to play in. I was saying to Billy Frampton when we were running out after the big roar you never imagine just getting the opportunity to play on this day and how fortunate we are. Both sides are so lucky and privileged just to represent today."
Pendlebury is only one game off drawing level with North Melbourne legend Brent Harvey's all time games played record of 432. The Magpies great will tie level with Boomer's record next week against Hawthorn at the MCG, with the veteran expected to break the record the following week against Geelong in Round 9, also at the MCG.
